Forrest Krueger

Experience

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  Western Michigan University

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Student

  Studied general education subjects, and the basic sciences, in addition to aircraft systems, crew resource management, advanced aerodynamics, professional flight, airline operations, management and administration, global navigation and international flight.

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  Gordon Food Service

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

  Sales Associate

  Attracted potential customers by answering product and service questions. Resolved product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; and following up to ensure resolution. Received, stored, and issued sales floor merchandise. Stocked shelves, and racks, with merchandise and arranged merchandise displays to attract customers. Received and disbursed money involving the use of an electronic scanner, and cash register, which included processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.Cut delicatessen meats and cheeses, using a slicing machine, and wrapped sliced foods, providing a sticker which showed price and weight. Show less

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  Professional Educational Services Group LLC.

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

  Substitute Teacher

  Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with thegoals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and to communicate theseobjectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned. Teaches lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher.Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity andinterests of the students.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, andfacilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, andadministrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life andconduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure,and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposesoutside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or thedesignated representative immediately.Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School SBDM Council and the Board of Education.Demonstrates knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks, as required. Show less

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  Third Coast Aviation

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Flight Instructor

  Developed curricula, conducted training flights, determined student proficiency, reported on student progress and developed new teaching methods. In addition to coordinating and actively participating in ground and flight operations, which included planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management, and safety.

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  Western Michigan University

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

  Certified Flight Instructor

  Responsible for teaching courses in an FAR Part 141 and Part 61 environment including but not limited to private, commercial, and instrument courses.

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  Williams Aerial & Mapping, Inc.

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Pilot/Mobile Data Systems Operator

  Coordinated and actively participated in ground operations, which included planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, resource management, and safety.

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  Great Lakes Air, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2018

  Chief Pilot

  Daily duties typically include several daily charter flights to and from many of the islands in the local area. We do a fair amount of air tours and operate on several contracts for the USDA and DNR doing various surveys. Manage company OPSPECS and GOM, conduct all company pilot training and serve as a line crew member.

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  Fresh Air Aviation, Inc

  Jan 2019 - now

  Pilot

  Liaise with superior to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals. Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress. Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements. Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation. Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction. Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation. Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors. Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations. In addition to serving as a pilot to and from many of the islands in the local area. Show less